Enrollment
577
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, WI
Somerset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551401001824
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI.
School address
District: Somerset School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551401001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Elementary
Somerset Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Somerset, Wisconsin, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Somerset School District also operates Somerset High (453 students) and Somerset Middle (415 students) alongside Somerset Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Elementary compares
Somerset Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Somerset Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset School District, which includes Somerset Elementary.
$14,014
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 46.1%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Somerset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Elementary?
18.8% of students at Somerset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Elementary rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Somerset, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
Is Somerset Elementary a good school?
Somerset Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Somerset School District?
Besides Somerset Elementary, Somerset School District also operates Somerset High (453 students) and Somerset Middle (415 students). See the Somerset School District district page for the complete list.
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